SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2026 (X18 Posts)

Dpsa - Circular, security
mpumalanga
July 6, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    July 6, 2026
  • Location
    mpumalanga
  • Expiration date
    July 17, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

Department: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Position: Security Officer
Number of Posts: X18 Posts
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

Available Centres

  • Provincial Head Office, Nelspruit (X8 Posts)
  • Komatipoort VSS (X1 Post)
  • Middelburg District Office (X3 Posts)
  • Middelburg Garage (X3 Posts)
  • Middelburg Armourer (X1 Post)
  • KwaMhlanga VSS (X2 Posts)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be proficient in English and at least one other official language.
  • Possess a Grade 10 / Standard 8 / NCV Level 2 qualification or equivalent (NQF Level 2 recognised by SAQA).
  • Be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
  • Possess a minimum Grade C Security Certificate or higher.
  • Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm.
  • Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and maintain firearm competency.
  • Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

  • Relevant security-related qualifications or courses.
  • A valid driver’s licence for a light motor vehicle.

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of access control procedures
  • Knowledge of security legislation and prescribed security procedures
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Communication skills
  • Observation skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Professional conduct
  • Attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform access control in accordance with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
  • Verify the identity of employees, visitors and contractors.
  • Register employees, visitors and contractors.
  • Conduct electronic searches where required.
  • Issue and control visitor admission cards.
  • Maintain visitor registers.
  • Inspect suppliers, goods and equipment entering the premises.
  • Patrol buildings and secured areas.
  • Guard government vehicles and equipment from a security perspective.
  • Inspect security equipment and report faults.
  • Report security risks, deficiencies and incidents to senior security personnel.

Salary

R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

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